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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.51, 8,339.99 and 3,390.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.51, 8,339.99 and 3,390.86 is: 4,679.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.51 : 8,339.99 = 3,390.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.51/8,339.99 = 3,390.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.51x = 8,339.99 × 3,390.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.51x = 28,279,738.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,279,738.49/6,043.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,679.36

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